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Presents information related to the newspaper "The Boston Globe." Dismissal of editor Michael Janeway after 14 months in office;Changes introduced in the paper by Janeway's successor, Thomas Winship; Receipt of a Pulitzer Prize by the newspaper for its coverage of the matter of busing for school integration in Boston, Massachusetts; Massiveness of the newspaper's sports section.

Focuses on the status of the newspaper `Boston Herald.' Patrick Purcell's purchasing of the daily tabloid from Rupert Murdoch; Competition with the `Boston Globe'; Advancement of advertising revenues in 1995; Development of interactive job hunting product.

Focuses on circulation battle between Boston, Massachusetts-based newspapers, 'The Boston Globe' and 'Boston Herald.' 'Boston Herald' parent Herald Media Inc.'s completion of its purchase of the Community Newspaper Co.; Re-examination of roles in a changing arena; Challenge of capturing the interest of readers living farther and farther from the city. INSET: The Hubbub in Boston.

The article reports on the decision of Boston, Massachusetts newspapers "The Boston Globe" and "Boston Herald" to launch new efforts to reach non-English-speaking fans via the Web. "Boston Herald" plans to post online news items and stories about baseball team Boston Red Sox and Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka that are written in Japanese. "The Boston Globe" has inked a content-sharing arrangement for its Web site, Boston.com, with a Japanese-language site.

Reports that 'The Boston Globe' broadsheet in Boston, Massachusetts, has converted its presses to achieve newsprint savings. Debut of the newspaper's graphic redesign; Use of a narrower page format; Editorial repackaging and other initiatives to reach out to suburbs.

Focuses on `The Boston Globe' newspaper's launch of a bulldog edition on October 23, 1999 in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Move expected to reverse declining circulation of the Sunday newspaper; Features of the proposed edition; Trend among newspapers of putting out bulldog editions.

Focuses on the newspaper's response to the letter sent by 20 Black women to `Boston Globe,' in Massachusetts, over its vindictive campaign against ousted Afro-American columnist Patricia Smith. Highlights of the letter to the `Globe'; `Globe' editor Matthew Sorin's response to the letter; Claims made by the paper regarding Smith's fabrications in her column.

Notes that Boston Globe columnist Patricia Smith has resigned after acknowledging that she fabricated characters and quotes in her columns. Accusations that the paper employs a double standard for not demanding the resignation of columnist Mike Barnicle as well; Investigation of Barnicle's columns.

Reports on freelancers' lawsuit against the `The Boston Globe.' Proposed agreement seeking broad rights to publish their past and future material without additional payment; Dismissal of freelancers who refuse to sign the agreement; Practices of other metropolitan dailies regarding the copyright of their freelancers.

Reports that the `Boston Globe' newspaper's Recruitment Special section published on January 12, 1997 was the largest help wanted section the newspaper has published on a single day. Annual publication of help wanted sections; Number of advertisements and color placements.

Reports on newspaper articles which revealed the poor grades of University of Massachusetts basketball players. `Boston Globe's story which questioned the basketball team's classroom record; Highly critical `Sports Illustrated' commentary; Debate over whether the `Globe' violated the privacy of the student athletes; Family Educational and Privacy Act which forbids the disclosure of academic records.

Reports on the leakage of `Boston Globe' newspaper's Pulitzer Prize-winning entry to the Boston Police Department in Massachusetts which gives information to the Pulitzer board regarding police corruption. Details on how the Pulitzer entry reached the authorities; Key concerns of the editor of Boston Globe; Investigation process being made inside the newspaper office.

Cites the case of columnist Mike Barnicle of the newspaper `The Boston Globe,' in Boston, Massachusetts to exemplify the importance of applying journalistic ethics. Boundaries of ethics crossed by Barnicle which led to his termination from the newspaper; Fault of the paper's editors for encouraging Barnicle to continue his practice.

Reports that the 'Boston Globe' has censured its lone conservative columnist, Jeff Jacoby. Events that led up to the censure and a reduction in salary; How the 'Globe' is considered one of the most liberal newspapers in the United States; Reactions.

Reports the partnership between The Boston Globe and Boston Metro to enhance advertising revenue in Massachusetts. Design of the partnership; Advancement of the deal to the portfolio of Boston Globe; Benefits of the deal for Metro.

Reports the response of `The Boston Globe to the expansion of Boston Herald, its rival in the newspaper industry in Boston, Massachusetts. Statement of the memo from Globe publisher, Richard H. Gilman to its employees; Announcement of the Community Newspaper Co. deal; Factors causing change of management in Globe.

Profiles Dan Wasserman, editorial cartoonist for `The Boston Globe' newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. Educational and professional background; Experiences as a cartoonist; Information on his book `Paper Cuts.'

Comments on Boston, Massachusetts-based `Boston Globe' newspaper's suspension of columnist Jeff Jacoby for four months without pay. Punishment for serious journalistic misconduct; Conservative views of Jacoby; Plagiarism incidents.

Reports on the contract between `Boston Globe' and Boston Printing Pressman's Union No. 3 covering regular and substitute paperhandlers. Terms of the contract.

The article focuses on the investigation performed by the newspaper "Boston Globe" on the July 10, 2006 collapse of a section of the Big Dig's I-90 connector tunnel in Massachusetts. The newspaper reported that the collapse was caused by a weakened tunnel ceiling that was the result of pressure to cut costs and speed up construction. A key mistake contributing to the collapse was construction manager Bechtel Parsons/Brinckerhoff's decision to use concrete ceiling panels heavier than those used in other tunnels.